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Meaning of hurled
The primary meaning of the word "hurled" is to throw or propel something with great force.
Etymology of hurled
The word "hurled" originates from the Old English word "hyrfan" or "hyrlan", which means to throw or cast
The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "hurjan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "wer-" which means to throw or cast
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of throwing or casting, and later developing additional meanings such as uttering or expressing something with great force
Synonyms
thrown
tossed
cast
propelled
launched
flung
pitched
heaved
hurled
catapulted
projected
expelled
ejected
discharged
emitted
radiated
beamed
blasted
slammed
banged
crashed
dashed
thrust
shoved
pushed
forced
drove
impelled
compelled
coerced
flailed
swung
whirled
twirled
spun
rotated
revolved
circled
swiveled
swivelled
pivoted
wheeled
somersaulted
flipped
flopped
plunged
dropped
fell
plummeted
sank
descended
dove
dived
swooped
soared
glided
slid
slipped
skidded
careened
careered
lurched
staggered
stumbled
tripped
tumbled
toppled
overturned
upset
capsized
keeled
listed
pitched
foundered
sank
submerged
dunked
plunged
immersed
dipped
dropped
Definitions
- To throw or propel something with great force, often in a violent or sudden manner
- * To utter or express something with great force or intensity, such as an insult or accusation
Usage Examples
- The crowd hurled insults at the referee after the disputed call
- * The storm hurled large waves against the shore, causing erosion and damage
- * The athlete hurled the javelin across the field, setting a new record
Antonyms
gently placed
softly laid
carefully positioned
quietly set
slowly moved
calmly uttered
mildly spoken
whispered
murmured
hinted
suggested
implied
insinuated
intimated
subtly conveyed
delicately expressed
tactfully phrased
considerately worded
thoughtfully spoken
restrained
controlled
moderated
tempered
measured
restrained
contained
suppressed
stifled
muffled
silenced
hushed
still
quiet
peaceful
serene
calm
tranquil
composed
collected
sober
sedate
subdued
muted
toned down